Health and Medicine in Lebanese Arabic
Learn Arabic vocabulary by topic with Arabic script, phonemic transcription (pronunciation), English translation, and audio.
School and Education in Palestinian Arabic
Learn Arabic vocabulary by topic with Arabic script, phonemic transcription (pronunciation), English translation, and audio.
A Vulnerable Patient
When Rita’s dad (pictured) is in the hospital, they find another patient in need of some help. What matter does Rita take into her own hands?
Lebanese Arabic Song: Majnoun (Ramy Ayach)
Learn Lebanese Arabic with Ramy Ayach’s hit song Majnoun (video with lyrics, English translation, and language notes).
intermediate lessons
Lebanese Arabic Intermediate Mini-Lesson: Navigating History and Heartache
Discover how Lebanese Arabic uses ما عاد (“no longer” / “never… again”) to express endings, loss, and lasting change.
elementary lessons
Lebanese Arabic Elementary Mini-Lesson: Daily Routines
Learn how Lebanese Arabic uses the present tense with the b- prefix to describe everyday routines and habitual actions.
intermediate lessons
Lebanese Arabic Intermediate Mini-Lesson: Expressing Mixed Feelings
Learn how Lebanese Arabic expresses mixed feelings with the natural phrase شُعور مُزْدَوج, perfect for describing bittersweet emotions.
elementary lessons
Levantine Arabic Elementary Mini-Lesson: The Blessing of Hands
Go beyond “thank you” by learning the Levantine Arabic blessing يِسْلموا إيدَيْك, used to honor someone’s effort and craftsmanship.
intermediate lessons
Syrian Arabic Intermediate Mini-Lesson: Making Plans with Friends
In this lesson, you’ll learn how Syrians casually suggest activities, make plans, and invite friends to hang out.
elementary lessons
Levantine Arabic Elementary Mini-Lesson: “I Want”
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to express your needs and make polite requests in a Lebanese setting.
Levantine Arabic Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Levantine Arabic and read the phonemic transcription used in Lingualism materials.
Levantine Arabic Orthography
Learn how to read the Arabic script and tashkeel (voweling) used in Lingualism materials.
Lebanese Arabic
Expressions with the Eyes in Levantine Arabic
Nadine tells us about dozens of expressions and idioms in Levantine Arabic using the word eye(s) and other words related to seeing. Can you guess their meanings?